Health Indicator Report of Deaths among Persons Aged 85 Years and Older
In a typical year, 35-40% of all deaths among New Jersey residents are of persons aged 85 years and over.
Data Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Underlying Cause of Death File. CDC WONDER On-line Database accessed at [https://wonder.cdc.gov/Deaths-by-Underlying-Cause.html]
- Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
- Population Estimates, [https://www.nj.gov/labor/lpa/dmograph/est/est_index.html State Data Center], New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Definition
Deaths among those aged 85 years and overNumerator
Number of deaths among persons aged 85 years and overDenominator
Number of persons in the population aged 85 years and overHow Are We Doing?
The death rate among those aged 85 years and over was generally declining through 2019, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp increase in 2020. The death rate was highest among Whites, followed by Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians. In 2020, the leading causes of death among adults aged 85 years and over were heart disease, COVID-19, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and stroke.How Do We Compare With the U.S.?
The death rate among New Jersey residents aged 85 years and over was significantly above the national rate in 2020.Available Services
NJDHS Division of Aging Services: [http://nj.gov/humanservices/doas/services/]Health Program Information
NJDOH Chronic Disease Prevention & Control Services: [http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/chronic/index.shtml] NJDOH Cancer Initiatives: [http://nj.gov/health/ces/]
Page Content Updated On 10/27/2022,
Published on 10/27/2022
